Sponge tipped rubber glove



Nov. 8, 1955 M. J. CHOPP 2,722,706

SPONGE TIPPED RUBBER GLOVE Filed Sept. 18, 1952 INVENTOR. M431 JO/YN' 6/101? &1

flTTOR/VEY United States Patent SPONGE TIPPED RUBBER GLOVE Mary Joan Chopp, New York, N. Y.

Application September 18, 1952, Serial No. 310,170

3 Claims. (Cl. 15-227) This invention relates to devices for dispensing liquid and more particularly to devices for dispensing liquid to the hair and scalp of a person.

It is well known that the application of hair dressing and other liquids to the hair and scalp of persons is accomplished by attendants in beauty parlors, barber shops, etc. Various devices have been provided for massaging the liquid into the hair and scalp, but experience has proved that finger massage is the most effective. However, many of the liquids used are injurious to the fingers.

Accordingly, it is a principal object of the present invention to provide a simple and efficient means for protecting the fingers while massaging a liquid into the hair and scalp.

It is another object of the present invention to provide a device for automatically dispensing a liquid to the hair and scalp during massage.

It is still another object of the present invention to provide a covering for the hand which is adapted to retain liquid, and which will dispense the liquid during massage.

It is still another object of the present invention to provide a covering for the hand adapted to dispense liquid during massage, which may be filled with the liquid by simply immersing in the latter.

It is a further object of the present invention to provide a device for massaging the hair and scalp and dispensing liquid thereto, which device is not injurious to the hair and scalp.

It is a still further object of the present invention to provide a device for dispensing liquid to the hair and scalp comprising a covering for the hands of the user, and a plurality of spaced absorbent pads on the covering.

It is still a further object of the present invention to provide a liquid dispenser of the type described which is simple and durable, which is effective for its intended purposes and which can be manufactured and sold at a reasonable cost.

For other objects and for a better understanding of the invention reference may be had to the following detailed description taken in connection with the accompanying drawing, in which:

Figure l is a perspective view of a device constructed in accordance with the present invention;

Fig. 2 is a sectional view taken on the line 2--2 of Fig. 1;

Fig. 3 is an enlarged fragmentary view showing one finger of the device of Fig. 1;

Fig. 4 is a transverse sectional view taken on the line 44 of Fig. 2;

Fig. 5 is a perspective view of the device of Fig. l as used in dispensing liquid to the hair and scalp;

Fig. 6 is a sectional view similar to Fig. 4, showing a slightly modified form of the invention;

Fig. 7 is a perspective view of a single finger of the glove showing another slightly modified form of the invention;

Fig. 8 is a transverse sectional view taken on the line 8-8 of Fig. 7;

2,722,706 Patented Nov. 8, 1955 Fig. 9 is a longitudinal sectional view taken on the line 9-9 of Fig. 7 and showing the operation of the device when immersed in a liquid; and

Fig. 10 is a longitudinal sectional view of the device of Fig. 7 and showing the operation of the latter when used for massage.

Referring now more particularly to the drawing, 20 represents generally a covering or glove having a wrist portion 21, a hand portion 22 and fingers 23.

The glove 20 is preferably fabricated of flexible rubber or other impervious material and completely encloses the hand and fingers of the user. On the finger ends 24 and the adjacent portions 25 are mounted pads 26. The pads 26 are arranged longitudinally of the glove fingers 23 having one end 27 adjacent the finger ends 24 and having the other end 28 extending rearwardly therefrom. The pads 26 are preferably fabricated of sponge rubber; however, other suitable absorbent material may be used. Each of the pads 26 has one face 27 abutting the adjacent portion of the glove fingers 23 and fixedly secured thereto. The pads 26 taper forwardly, as seen in Fig. 3, and their peripheral edges 29 are beveled to avoid catching the hair and irritating the scalp.

In the slightly modified form of the invention shown in Fig. 6, the pad 26 is fixedly secured to the finger portions 24 and 25 along its abutting surface 27 by glue or other suitable securing means. The glove portions 20 adjacent the peripheral edges 29 of the pads 26 are folded upwardly along the edges 28 and secured thereto. The fold line 31 of the folded portions 30 is substantially flush with the outer surface 32 of the pad 26. Thus, the glove 20 forms an edge molding extending around the edges of pad 26 to more firmly hold the pad in position and to make smooth the edges of the pad.

Another slightly modified form of the invention is shown in Figs. 7 to 10, inclusive, wherein the pad 26 has only its forward end 27 adhesively secured to the finger end portion 24. The rearward portion 28 of the pad 26 is not directly secured to the glove finger 23. Rather, a flexible strap 35, preferably fabricated of rubber is arranged transversely of and adjacent to the rearward portion 28 of the pad 26. The intermediate portion 36 of the strap 35 is fixedly secured to the outer face 32 of the pad 26. The strap 35 is of sufiicient length and elasticity to provide a space or pocket 39 intermediate the rearward portion 28 of the pad 26 and the adjacent portion 25 of the finger 23.

In operation, it is only necessary to wear the glove 20 upon the hand and immerse the gloved hand in the liquid to be applied. The pads 26 will absorb a quantity of the liquid and will dispense the liquid to the hair and scalp upon compression, that is during the massaging operation. If it is desired to apply greater quantities of liquid, the form of the invention shown in Figs. 7 to 10 is to be preferred. In this form of the invention, the liquid is not only retained in the pores of the pads 26 but is also retained in the pocket 39. Thus, the pocket 39 forms a reservoir which continuously feeds the pores of the pad 26 from which the liquid is dispensed.

From the foregoing it is seen that a device is provided which achieves its intended objects and which is adapted for practical conditions of use.

While various changes may be made in the detail construction, it shall be understood that such changes shall be within the spirit and scope of the present invention as defined by the appended claims.

What is claimed is:

1. A device for dispensing liquid comprising a glove having a plurality of spaced fingers formed therein, and an absorbent pad secured on each of said fingers, said pads each having one end secured to the adjacent portion of said glove, and a flexible strap arranged adjacent to and transversely of the other end of said pad, having its inter- 3 mediate portion secured thereto and having its ends secured to the adjacent portions of said glove.

2. A device for dispensing liquid comprising a glove having a plurality of spaced fingers formed therein, and an absorbent pad secured on each of said fingers, each of said pads covering the end and adjacent portions of the associated finger, said pads each having one end secured to the end of the associated finger, and a flexible strap arranged adjacent to and transversely of the other end of said pad having its intermediate portion secured thereto and having its ends secured to the adjacent portions of said glove.

3. A device for dispensing liquid comprising a glove having a plurality of spaced fingers formed therein, and

an absorbent pad secured on each of said fingers, each 15 of said pads covering the end and adjacent portions of the associated finger, each of said pads having one end directly secured to said finger and having the other end secured to the finger by elastic means.

References Cited in the file of this patent UNITED STATES PATENTS 1,161,719 Norton Nov. 23, 1915 1,559,114 Moranville Oct. 27, 1925 2,112,184 Vogan Mar. 22, 1938 2,621,356 Ingraham Dec. 16, 1952 FOREIGN PATENTS 527,046 Great Britain October 1940 

